Strength in weakness
But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in…
Do you know who you’re talking to?
As I walked down the hall and into our parish’s Spanish language youth group meeting after a very…
Questions as a path to unity
Years ago, while teaching theology to 9th graders, a particular student tugged at my heart. Each day he…
It’s not our job to change people
Years ago, when I was learning how to be a teacher, some of my motivations were quite idealistic:…
Lessons learned from my students
A few weeks ago I saw my first “Back to School” flier of the season. In the past…
Challenged to trust in Mystery
Yesterday I finished packing up my classroom. A somber weight pressed upon my shoulders as I cleaned out…
The church is a home for peacemakers
In the midst of a war, I found my home in the Catholic church. I was a college…
Pumped for Pope Francis in the USA
This afternoon Pope Francis will arrive in the USA! Even though I can’t go the East Coast to greet…
A new school year and a refreshed legacy
Like many students and teachers around the country, I recently started a new school year. As this new…
Beautiful chaos and Lenten conversion
Recently, I asked my students what comes to mind when they hear the phrase “Kingdom of God.” This (low-quality)…